Modi Denies US Role in India-Pakistan Ceasefire

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed U.S. President Donald Trump that the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan came about strictly through direct talks between both nations’ militaries, not because of any American involvement, according to India’s top diplomat.

Trump had previously stated that the two nuclear rivals paused hostilities after U.S.-brokered discussions, claiming he encouraged them to pursue trade interests instead of conflict.

This phone conversation between Modi and Trump — which happened alongside the G7 summit in Canada where Modi was a guest — was the first time they spoke directly since the military flare-up from May 7 to 10. India has consistently rejected the idea of any outside mediation.

“PM Modi told President Trump clearly that during this period, there was no talk at any stage on subjects like India-U.S. trade deal or U.S. mediation between India and Pakistan,” Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a press statement.

“Talks for ceasing military action happened directly between India and Pakistan through existing military channels, and on the insistence of Pakistan. Prime Minister Modi emphasised that India has not accepted mediation in the past and will never do,” he said.

According to Misri, a meeting between both leaders was expected during the summit, but Trump departed early because of developments in the Middle East.

No response was given from the U.S. government regarding this call.

Pakistan, on its part, has maintained that the ceasefire only came after its army responded to a communication from India’s military on May 7.

The recent clash — said to be the most intense in decades — was triggered by an April 22 assault in Indian Kashmir which left 26 people dead, most of whom were tourists. India blamed “terrorists” allegedly backed by Pakistan, an accusation that Islamabad rejected.

In retaliation on May 7, India launched airstrikes targeting what it labeled “terrorist infrastructure” across the border. This led to a fierce four-day exchange of attacks involving jets, drones, missiles, and heavy artillery.

Misri further stated that Trump voiced his backing for India’s counter-terrorism operations. Modi reportedly reminded Trump that Operation Sindoor, under which the cross-border action took place, remains active.

Trump also proposed making a stop in the U.S. as Modi returned from Canada. However, Modi declined due to prior commitments but extended an invitation for Trump to visit India later this year during the Quad summit, which Trump accepted, according to Misri.